Gem City Catfe

I adopted two kittens from here about a month ago, and was incredibly satisfied with both the cafe and the adoption experience! The coffee was great, the cats were fun, and the staff was helpful throughout the adoption process. I applied and got the cats the day I visited and they were given booster shots and an exit checkup by a vet tech before leaving. Would recommend.

What an excellent little place! I went here for a perfect mid-day date. I knew it'd be fun to see all the cats and everything, but I was blown away by the smart and friendly staff, and by the excellent coffee! I definitely wasn't expecting the espresso to be this high quality.

Beyond that, the Catfe is charming, modern, and clean! It's clear that the staff take care of the cats much more than most shelters. The cats have room to play and climb, plenty to eat and drink, and have you seen the custom Wright Flyer cat tower?? So cool.

The cats were friendly, albeit sleepy. None were mean or overtly aggressive. Plus, they seem to get adopted quite frequently. I'll be back, even if it's just to drink some coffee, work on my laptop, and pet a cat or two.

Had a great time celebrating birthdays with my friend! What a different and fun thing to do at a spotlessly clean, cozy and cleverly designed place. The cats are loads of fun, the staff is really nice, and the coffee and pastries are delicious. I am going to find more excuses for visiting the Catfe.

I took my kids for hot cocoa and a cat visit. The service was friendly, the drinks hot and yummy, and the cats were just as cute as I had imagined they might be.

This is one of my all time favorite places in Dayton. The place is clean and bright, music isn’t too overwhelming, and the staff is friendly. It costs money to get into the cat lounge portion, but you can look at the cats from the outside without paying. If you get a membership it is cheaper. You don’t have to book a time to go, but if you have more than 2-3 people, it would be best to book a time online before you go just to ensure it’s not too crowded.

Despite a little grumpy bunch (I think they were maybe overwhelmed by the amount of people), the cats were very cute and nice to be around! Employees were nice and chill. Overall nice vibe :)

the BEST coffee shop experience with bonus points for the cutest cats 😍 truly great coffee and the staff was so great in accommodating us visiting for the first time.

If you love coffee, tea and cats, this is the place to go! The chai is exceptionally amazing as are all the baked goods, which are locally made. Most of the cats are adoptable( three of them are the "house cats") and every visit is a new experience. The cat room is separate from the rest of the café, so even if you are allergic, you can still view the cats through the glass windows. An hour visit in the cat room is $10, which might seem steep, but that cost covers all the expenses of taking care of the kitties and their educational programs. It's also not a timed visit; if you're there during a less busy time, you can spend more than an hour inside the cat room. You can also buy a yearly membership for $25 and the cost is cut in half. I did that after my first visit and I've been many times since.

Visiting on a weekday morning is the best time to go as you are often alone or only in the cat room with one or two others. The room only allows for 12 people max, so if you plan on a weekend or weeknight visit, I highly suggest reserving your spot online.

The café also has an art gallery upstairs and the option to reserve the space for a small party. Parking is a little tricky, being located in an older neighborhood downtown, but there are a few spots in their lot behind the building. You have to drive up a small alley so be aware of that too! But there's plenty of street parking around the block as well.

One more thing: if you're an environmentally conscious person, you'll be happy to know they use sustainable, reusable mugs. If you'd like, go one step further and purchase one and get a discount on your drink if you remember to bring it.

All in all, it's a wonderful place to visit often and heaven on Earth if you're a cat lover.

What a great Cafe! Even without the enrichment of cute cats this cafe does a great job with their coffee and baked goods on its own! The space is cozy and well lit with plenty of quiet workspace if that’s what you are looking for. The cat room is fairly reasonably priced for a donation and an hour of play time with the cats. The facility is vey clean and there is a sanitation station for when you exit.

A very pleasant visit. Nicely done interior and upstairs art gallery is a MUST visit. Not to mention the great coffee and yes, of course all the kittens and cats. This place was very well done and is a perfect visit to just get a way and leave the stress of the day behind